HR. 390In Committee
ACERO Act
Establishes statutory authority for NASA's ACERO project to develop advanced aerial wildfire response capabilities using uncrewed aircraft systems and related aviation technologies
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes statutory authority for NASA's ACERO project to develop advanced aerial wildfire response capabilities using uncrewed aircraft systems and related aviation technologies
Key points
- Establish ACERO project authority
- Require multiagency response framework
- Prohibit certain foreign made UAS
- Direct wildfire airspace coordination
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-02-24 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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